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Recent Examples of boxy
Crafted from a cashmere-mimicking material in a drapey silhouette, this chic layer keeps you cozy without the itch or boxy fit.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
For more than half a century, the institute showcased all those cultures in the big, boxy confines of the old Texas Pavilion building on the grounds of HemisFair, the 1968 World's Fair that put San Antonio and its iconic Tower of the Americas on the global map.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2026
The Recon boasts a powerful 650-horsepower dual motor powertrain and boxy styling.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Kia Soul The distinctively boxy Kia Soul and its hamster pitchmen mark the end of Kia’s quirky era.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
For more than half a century, the institute showcased all those cultures in the big, boxy confines of the old Texas Pavilion building on the grounds of HemisFair, the 1968 World's Fair that put San Antonio and its iconic Tower of the Americas on the global map.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2026
The Recon boasts a powerful 650-horsepower dual motor powertrain and boxy styling.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Kia Soul The distinctively boxy Kia Soul and its hamster pitchmen mark the end of Kia’s quirky era.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boxy
Adjective
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These collectible, blocky character builds hit the sweet spot between relaxing and rewarding, offering just enough of a challenge for a cozy night in and a display-ready payoff when you’re done.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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The front lobby features a large blocky version of the Lego Galaxy logo, which is a bit interplanetary and a bit NASA meatball.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So far, local and state officials have collected 24 bins of oily debris from the pipeline rupture, with each bin able to hold up to 20 cubic yards.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to the mayor’s office, city crews have removed 165 loads totaling 4,620 cubic yards of snow, creating piles around schools in preparation for removal.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even the workpiece itself was cubical.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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The were only a few objects and all had a single, cubical shape.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Boxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boxy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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